Your challenge, should you choose to accept it...

...is to find the lost milk due to somatc cell count.

Somatic cells, while extremely valuable in fighting infection, can also damage the udder and reduce milk yield.

In this episode we explore the amount of milk that can be lost, evaluate the hidden cost of that lost milk and some of the reasons behind it.

SCC Calc: https://dairyclub.tech/somatic_cell_count_cost/

Milk fat and protein are valued components of milk. This first edition of Think Outside The Herd challenges listeners to consider whether they are leveraging the full potential of their herd's ability to produce these components.

How much are you leaving on the table?

Milk Price Calculator: https://dairyclub.tech/milk-price-calculator/